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Disadvantages of Downvoting on the Hive Blockchain. by powellwoods

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Disadvantages of Downvoting on the Hive Blockchain.
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The Hive blockchain is a decentralized social media platform that allows users to create and interact with communities. One of the key features of this platform is the ability to upvote and downvote content, which allows users to curate the content that they see and reward high-quality content. However, downvoting on the Hive blockchain also has its disadvantages, which we will explore in this my article.

Negative impact on user engagement

When a user's content is downvoted, it can have a negative impact on their engagement with the platform. Users may become demotivated or discouraged, leading them to post less frequently or stop using the platform altogether. This can ultimately result in a reduction in the quality of content on the platform, as users may not be incentivized to create high-quality content if they feel that their efforts will not be rewarded.

Disincentivizes creativity and originality

Downvoting can disincentivize creativity and originality on the platform. If users feel that their unique or creative content is likely to be downvoted, they may be less likely to take risks and create content that deviates from the norm. This can result in a homogenization of content on the platform, which can lead to a less diverse and interesting user experience.

Can be used as a tool for abuse

Downvoting can also be used as a tool for abuse on the platform. Some users may downvote content simply because they disagree with the author's views or opinions, rather than because the content is of low quality. This can result in a toxic and polarizing environment, where users feel attacked and discouraged from sharing their opinions.

Disproportionate impact on small users

Downvoting can have a disproportionate impact on small users on the platform. Larger users with more voting power may be able to downvote smaller users with little to no voting power, effectively silencing their voices and limiting their ability to participate in the community. This can result in a concentration of power among a small group of users, which can ultimately lead to a less democratic and inclusive community.

Can be manipulated for personal gain

Downvoting can also be manipulated for personal gain on the platform. Some users may downvote their competitors or those with whom they disagree in order to gain a competitive advantage or advance their own agendas. This can result in a less fair and transparent community, where users are not rewarded based on the quality of their content, but rather on their ability to manipulate the system.

In conclusion, while downvoting is an important tool for curating content on the Hive blockchain, it also has its disadvantages. Downvoting can have a negative impact on user engagement, disincentivize creativity and originality, be used as a tool for abuse, have a disproportionate impact on small users, and be manipulated for personal gain. As such, it is important for users to use downvoting responsibly and to consider the potential impact of their actions on the broader community, I have been a victim of this and I know how hurtful it is to me.


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@cwow2 · (edited)
Upvoting can also be used as a tool for abuse :)
And be used to upvote people who one agree with instead of upvoting high quality work
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@powellwoods ·
I would love to agree with you to some extent and also disagree with you because I believe a lot of people/ whales on the hive block chain have taken more advantages of the down voting system and thereby creating bots to constantly downvote peoples post regardless of how amazing the persons write-up tends to be and that hinders the writers from expressing their selves which makes them not to grow on the hive block chain 
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